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New deputy PCC appointed despite failing to gain police panel approval
County councillor Stuart Tweedale has been appointed as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, despite failing to gain the approval of the county’s police and crime panel. The panel...
View ArticlePair jailed for Lincolnshire village shop knifepoint robbery
Two men involved in a terrifying knife-point raid on a village store were on Wednesday, June 8 handed jail sentences at Lincoln Crown Court. Staff and customers at Cranwell Convenience Store were...
View ArticleBody believed to be missing Lincolnshire man discovered in river
Police have discovered a body, believed to be of missing 70-year-old Keith Harrison, in a Lincolnshire river. Keith, from Fishtoft near Boston, disappeared on the morning of Wednesday, June 8 at around...
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Final preparations as Elton John show in Lincoln expected to draw 17,000
Final preparations are underway at the Lincolnshire Showground, where in just over 24 hours time Sir Elton John will land for a historic performance. Some 17,000 people will be descending on the venue...
View ArticleLincoln fly-tipper slapped with £2.5k fine after councillor catches him in...
A man from Lincoln has been ordered to pay £2,593 for fly-tipping after a local councillor caught him red-handed. Scott Overton, 41, of Webster Close, Lincoln, was found guilty in his absence at...
View ArticleNewborn’s death ‘devastated our lives’, says Lincoln family as report calls...
A Lincoln family who tragically lost their newborn twin boy after a series of errors at Lincoln County Hospital are sharing their story as part of a national programme aimed at improving baby death...
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Lincolnshire heroes awarded for bravery in series of dramatic rescues
Quick-thinking police officers and members of the public were awarded for their bravery at the annual Lincolnshire Police Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 9. From dramatic river rescues to heroic...
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Meet Olly, Lincolnshire Police’s adorable new recruit
The Lincolnshire Police force has a fluffy new addition that’s melting hearts on social media. Eight-week old German Shepherd puppy Olly has begun his training with the East Midlands Operational...
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In pictures: Elton John concert at Lincolnshire Showground
Some 17,000 people packed their rain coats and made their way to the Lincolnshire Showground for one of the biggest performances in Lincoln. Sir Elton John landed at the Lincolnshire Showground as part...
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Lincolnshire children count down to STEM Day with guest Rachel Riley
For Lincolnshire children considering a future in science, technology, engineering or maths, it doesn’t get much more inspiring than a visit to the home of the RAF Red Arrows to hear from high profile...
View ArticleLincoln City fans embroiled in England vs Russia violence
The start of England’s 2016 Euro campaign has been marred with violence, and Lincoln football fans have been caught up in clashes with Russian supporters. Many fans were left injured after a day of...
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Lincoln College board chair awarded CBE for services to education
A Lincoln College Group board chair has been awarded a CBE for her services to further education at the Queen’s 90th birthday honours. Margaret Serna, who is the Lincoln College Board of Corporation...
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Islamic Association of Lincoln condemns “horrific” Orlando gay nightclub...
The Islamic Association of Lincoln has condemned the actions of an attacker who opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida over the weekend. Some 50 people were killed and 53 were injured...
View ArticleWatch again: Lincolnshire EU referendum debate
The Lincolnite and BBC Radio Lincolnshire bring you the #LincsEUdebate, a special programme ahead of the EU Referendum on June 23. With the latest polls almost neck and neck, the campaigns from each...
View ArticleVideo: Audience’s verdict on Lincolnshire EU Debate
People from across the county turned out at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on Monday, June 13 to debate the UK’s membership of the European Union. An audience, divided equally by their voting...
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Lincoln vigil and silent march to pay tribute to victims of Orlando massacre
Silence will fall over Lincoln this weekend as residents pay tribute to those killed in the worst mass shooting in US history. Some 49 people were killed and 53 were injured when a gunman opened fire...
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Warnings issued as heavy rain continues in Lincolnshire
Thundery showers will persist over Lincolnshire in the coming days, according to a weather warning issued by the Met Office. Slow-moving downpours and stormy weather will continue until at least...
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Lincoln charity to stage world’s first intercontinental music festival
A new music and arts festival will be hosted in Lincolnshire next month with a mission to change the lives of thousands of people in Nepal. Shantifest takes place from July 1 to July 3 at Scholey Park...
View ArticleLincoln animal rights group to stage ‘anonymous’ veganism demo
A group of ‘faceless’ activists will be playing an animal rights documentary on tablets and laptops to passers by this weekend in Lincoln, encouraging them to consider veganism. The demo will be staged...
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Police attend altercation involving hate preachers on Lincoln High Street
Lincolnshire Police were called to Lincoln High Street this afternoon after a row broke out between shoppers and a group of public speakers. The incident occurred near to the High Street war memorial...
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